Tropical fruits appear in markets each spring in much of the United States. Besides being refreshingly delicious, these foods have numerous bioactive compounds that help reduce inflammation, high blood pressure, and even one’s risk of developing cancer. One of the strangest-looking among them is jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), which is available from March through August and…

Jackfruit has become a popular meat alternative in the past few years. It’s popping up on menus and in grocery stores, prepared in many different ways. You can find it on tacos or on a vegetarian “pulled pork” sandwich at the BBQ joint, and anywhere else meat or proteins are found. The trees are native…